In yet another major cybersecurity incident shaking the U.S. healthcare sector, Episource, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group’s Optum division, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting over 5.4 million individuals. The breach, which involved highly sensitive personal and medical data, is...
Blackswan Cybersecurity is excited to announce that our CEO, Dr. Mike Saylor, was selected to present at the 2025 MSSP Alert Live (Dec. 8-10) in National Harbor, Maryland. Dr. Saylor will discuss: "Developing a Scalable and Sustainable Staffing Model for MSSPs." MSSP Alert Live, the highly...
Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity and a cybersecurity professor at UT San Antonio, shares his cybersecurity startup experiences with This Dot Media -- from launching his first computer business to running a thriving cybersecurity firm. He talks about entrepreneurship, the hurdles...
On this episode of The Backup Wrap-up, join cybersecurity expert Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of @BlackswanCybersecurity and Professor at UTSA, as he shares insights on ransomware detection. Learn to spot early warning signs, explore cutting-edge detection tools, and grasp the critical importance of swift...
This episode of The Backup Wrap-up explores the vital role of tabletop exercises in cybersecurity preparedness. Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity, offers an in-depth look at how to effectively plan and conduct these exercises. We discuss why these simulations are crucial for...
SUMMARY Hewlett Packard Enterprise's (HPE) Aruba Networking recently patched three critical vulnerabilities in its Aruba Access Points’...
Summary Broadcom released a critical security update for VMware vCenter Server to address a high-severity vulnerability that could allow...
SUMMARY Microsoft's September 2024 Patch Tuesday release addresses 79 security vulnerabilities, including three actively exploited zero-day...
Overview Automotive dealerships are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks. With 15% of all...
Providing 24/7 protection to prevent major operational disruptions caused by ransomware, business email compromise, system...
Why Auto Dealerships are prime targets for cyberattacks (15% of all Dealers have been breached): Aging technologies and infrastructure that are no longer supported by the manufacturer Technology staff that can’t keep pace with staying focused on cybersecurity objectives or skillsets Employees who...
In today’s cyber threat landscape, it’s not the obvious attacks that slip past defenses—it’s the stealthy ones. The recent Fog ransomware attack, detailed by Symantec, shows just how quietly sophisticated ransomware groups have become. But this kind of multi-stage, tool-heavy campaign is exactly...
Cyber threats are more frequent, complex, and damaging than ever. To maintain trust and ensure operational continuity, organizational leaders must take proactive steps to detect and respond to these threats. Two technologies increasingly at the heart of modern cybersecurity strategies are Security...
🚨 Speaker Spotlight at #TETL2025! 🚨 We’re excited to announce that Dr. Mike Saylor, CEO of Blackswan Cybersecurity, will be presenting at the TETL 2025 Summer Conference — celebrating 20 years of empowering K12 technology leaders! 🎉 🧠 Session Topic: Cybersecurity Technology Optimization📅...